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The European Commission's AI Office has issued its first formal Requests for Information to providers of general-purpose AI models, marking a pivotal moment in EU AI Act enforcement. These RFIs target both safety and security practices as well as transparency and copyright compliance, signaling the beginning of active regulatory oversight that will extend beyond GPAI providers to organizations developing AI systems.

The EU's Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity obligations for products with digital elements placed on the EU market. Understanding the five key manufacturer obligations—from secure-by-design requirements to incident reporting deadlines—is essential for compliance with this groundbreaking regulatory framework that elevates cybersecurity from best practice to legal requirement.

Ireland's Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Act 2026 has been signed into law, establishing the AI Office of Ireland as the central coordinating authority for EU AI Act compliance. The legislation creates a distributed oversight model involving multiple national bodies and introduces comprehensive supervision, enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory sandboxes to balance innovation with regulatory compliance.

The European Commission's Technological Sovereignty Package introduces a four-tiered assurance framework that fundamentally reshapes how public bodies procure cloud and AI services, with requirements escalating from basic data residency...

Explore how modern workplace design and professional environments are evolving to meet contemporary business needs. Discover insights into creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance productivity and reflect organizational values.

The EU (Adjustments of Size Criteria for Certain Companies and Groups) Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations") represent a significant update to the regulatory framework governing the classification...

Over the last 25 years, Ireland has earned a reputation as a leading domicile for internationally focussed regulated investment funds.

The new EU interest limitation rules will come into force in Ireland on 1 January 2022. These rules will impact Irish companies funded with debt by limiting the amount of interest that can be deducted for tax purposes.

The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has published its Action Plan under the Croke Park Public Sector Agreement for the local authority sector.

New research from Grant Thornton Ireland has revealed that 76% of Irish businesses are optimistic about the outlook of the economy over the coming 12 months as domestic and international markets...